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“I refused to accept we had won until it was all over. I think a big part of the win is that people in Northfield and around the country, have objected to being taken for granted by Prime Minister’s and Governments.

“She called this election not because it was needed, she very transparently called it because she thought it was in the interests of the Conservative Party and she thought she could get a big majority.

“She thought the people of Great Britain would give her a blank cheque to do whatever she wanted to do. People don’t like being taken for granted and they have shown that in the ballot box tonight.

“I also think the kind of campaign we ran was important. We said it was about electing a local MP to represent them in Parliament.

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“The Labour Party will come out of this stronger and more united. Theresa May thought she was going to wipe out Labour and it hasn’t happened.

“We were clear before the election that we did not want formal agreements with other parties, but there is nothing wrong with parties co-operating on things they agree with and that’s the kind of politics I have always advocated.

“There is room for greater co-operation and less confrontation in our politics. Maybe tonight’s result will allow that to happen more.”